Photo of Plage Les Dunes with bright sand surface

Photo of Plage Les Dunes with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Plage Les Dunes with very clean level of cleanliness

7.1

Good

Plage Les Dunes

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Plage Les Dunes?

There are 138 places to stay in the Plage Les Dunes area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage Les Dunes include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=231166&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">SHELDER Hotel - CHERBOURG EN COTENTIN - Equeurdreville</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=418297&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Angleterre</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=299723&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel de la Gare</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=768854&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Appart Titanic Cherbourg Centre Port</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6710989&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vue mer Andalouse du Capitaine</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4953761&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gite du Lieu Piquot</a></li></ul>

Urville-Nacqueville, France

#39 out of 63 in Normandy

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Urville-Nacqueville • 0.5 km

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Tourist Attraction Fort de l'Ile Pelée, Tourlaville

8.8 - Excellent 9.7km

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About

Plage Les Dunes is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 20th place out of 31 beaches in the Manche region 78.1 km away from its center, the city of Saint-Lo. It is one of the beaches of Urville-Nacqueville settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Plage Les Dunes coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage de Querqueville, which has a rating of 6.9.

Plage Les Dunes is located in Manche within Urville-Nacqueville, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

8.1 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Urville-Nacqueville • 0.5 km

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Tourist Attraction Fort de l'Ile Pelée, Tourlaville

8.8 - Excellent 9.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

900m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Vue mer Andalouse du Capitaine

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Urville-Nacqueville • 490m from center

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4.7km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Gite du Lieu Piquot

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Urville-Nacqueville • 4.5km from center

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SHELDER Hotel - CHERBOURG EN COTENTIN - Equeurdreville

6.3km from the beach

8.1 Very good

SHELDER Hotel - CHERBOURG EN COTENTIN - Equeurdreville

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Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 6.3km from center

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7.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Maison Duchevreuil

Entire House

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 7km from center

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8.2km from the beach

6.5 Good

Wing Flat Cherbourg

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Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 8.1km from center

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8.8km from the beach

BOAT APPART TITANIC Cherbourg motor yacht a quai ROSE STAR

Boat/Cruise

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 8.8km from center

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8.8km from the beach

7 Good

Hotel Angleterre

Hotel

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 8.8km from center

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Chaleureux et spacieux appartement de centre-ville - Lit King Size - NETFLIX

8.9km from the beach

9 Excellent

Chaleureux et spacieux appartement de centre-ville - Lit King Size - NETFLIX

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Urville-Nacqueville • 8.8km from center

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CHE grand F2 droit plein centre sweet home

9km from the beach

6.7 Good

CHE grand F2 droit plein centre sweet home

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Located at nearest locality

Urville-Nacqueville • 8.9km from center

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9.5km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Hotel de la Gare

Hotel

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 9.4km from center

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9.8km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Les gites d'Herquetot 'Les Genets'

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La Castellerie • 9.2km from center

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9.8km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Appart Titanic Cherbourg Centre Port

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Cherbourg-en-Cotentin • 9.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

What to do in Plage Les Dunes? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Plage Les Dunes can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Plage Les Dunes welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Plage Les Dunes. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Plage Les Dunes implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

2.9km

Plage de Querqueville Plage de Querqueville

6.9 Good

9.6km

Plage de Vauville Plage de Vauville

6.7 Good

10.7km

Plage Anse Saint Martin Plage Anse Saint Martin

7.1 Good

12.3km

Plage de Collignon Plage de Collignon

6.7 Good

17.9km

Plage de l'Anse du Brick Plage de l'Anse du Brick

7.3 Good

20.4km

Plage de la Mondree Plage de la Mondree

6.8 Good

21.7km

Plage de Sciotot Plage de Sciotot

7.3 Good

25.1km

Plage District des Pieux Plage District des Pieux

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

Urville-Nacqueville • 590m

Main locality of province

Saint-Lo • 78.1km

Transport

Airport

CER • 19km

Bus Station

Le Saie S • 54km

Train Station

Cherbourg Train Station • 9.6km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.1 Good

Landon Mitchell

8 Very good

On a Sunday stroll, I had the pleasure of encountering an incredibly amiable dog at the beach.

September 2023

Brielle Laroche

10 Exceptional

The beach is always delightful, like a warm sunbeam. It is a stunning and serene place.

September 2023

Lorenzo Delacroix

10 Exceptional

This beach is quite spacious and ideal for enjoying a lengthy coastline. It also happens to be the beach of my childhood, which holds a special place in my heart.

September 2023

Lorenzo Gauthier

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely lovely, offering a tranquil and soothing atmosphere.

September 2023

PLETHOR Y

8 Very good

The beach boasts a stunning expanse of fine sand, and the water showcases a mesmerizing array of colors that vary with the weather. Additionally, the beach faces north and is closely monitored during the summer months.

September 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Plage Les Dunes?

The coastline of Plage Les Dunes is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Plage Les Dunes?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Plage Les Dunes, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Plage Les Dunes is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Plage Les Dunes good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Plage Les Dunes does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Plage Les Dunes good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Plage Les Dunes secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Plage Les Dunes?

Plage Les Dunes can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Plage Les Dunes?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Plage Les Dunes.

What is the closest accommodation to the Plage Les Dunes?

There are 138 places to stay in the Plage Les Dunes area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Plage Les Dunes include:

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How far is the Plage Les Dunes from parking?

The Plage Les Dunes has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Plage Les Dunes?

The month with the highest temperature in Plage Les Dunes is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Plage Les Dunes (Manche) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Plage Les Dunes (Manche) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.